over-apostrophization

The overuse of apostrophes
I can't stand my teacher's over-apostrophization when he writes things like "1960's" and "SAT's" on the board.

Person 1: How many cup's of coffee have you had?
Person 2: Come on, man, stop it with the over-apostrophization.
by Smaugher November 25, 2010
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What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 1: Are you addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Maɾˈtines: The First Juvenile Release (Apostrophe)
by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim January 27, 2025
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curly apostrophe

a symbol (’) also used as a closing (right) single quotation mark
The main difference between a straight and a curly apostrophe is that a curly apostrophe curves towards the text, and a straight apostrophe is just a short vertical line placed slightly above the letters it’s inserted between.
by bluestinger66 April 17, 2023
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